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Lunar New Year Love Story by Gene Luen Yang
3.75
emotional hopeful fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

I enjoyed this teen romance set around the celebration of the Lunar New Year, with a nod to Valentine's Day (gone bad). It was interesting to understand more about the traditional dragon dances, and learn a little about the Asian cultures represented in the book. Beautifully illustrated.